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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10
FALL HOUSE-CLEANINo.
Valuable Hints on . Matter Of Considers
BILE Interest to Women.

/ Valuable Hints on . Matter Of Considers
Bile Interest to Women.
Late fall is the time when housekeep-
ers delight to house-clean for the win
ter. Pictures and curtains must be re-
moved and cleaned and although car
pets are not usually taken up they
must be thoroughly swept and the
woodwork well cleaned. All this may
be accomplished by clever woman
without disturbing the masculine COM
fort and to do this one room or two
connecting rooms are cleaned at time,
a day being needed for the work. The
afternoon previous all the pictures
should be taken down. carefully busted
and put into clean closet or another
room; all ornaments should also be re-
moved, and the curtains taken down
and Numbered if needed or well shaken
and folded away. Nothing else in the
room should be disturbed. The next
morning bright and early. after the
masculine fraternity have breakfasted
and departed, the regular work on the
room begins:
First, all the furniture must be care
fully busted and polished and put into
another room. Any large pieces can
be covered with sheet or blanket and
the shades busted and rolled up or re-
moved. If the room is covered with a
heavy carpet it should be first
sprinkled with dry saw-dust to collect
the dust. Open the windows wide and
sweep with the wind. When two
apartments, such rs front and back
parlor. are cleaned together, almost all
of the dust will fly out the windows if
care is taken to sweep the way of the
wind. When the room is swept once
thoroughly, brush down the walls and
dust the woodwork. Sprinkle well
with damp salt for the second sweep
ing, and if possible use softer broom.
The salt brightens and cleanses the
carpet and also gathers the fine dust
After every corner is thoroughly swept.
the woodwork should be next washed
and the windows cleaned. After this
done the furniture may be put back
in the room, the pictures hung up in
their places and the curtains put up if
ready, and by early afternoon two per-
sons at work should complete the room.
The woodwork of furniture which
has become dull or finger-marked may
be frightened by rubbing well with
little sweet oil and a soft flannel cloth.
If bruised. several thicknesses of wet
paper should be placed on the bruise
and warm iron on the paper. This
should be repeated until the heat and
moisture bring the wood to its proper
place; and then it should be carefully
polished with oil and flannel
White paint may be made almost a.
new by cleaning with a little whiting
sprinkled on the scrub cloth. The
whiting removes the thin outer coat of
yellow paint. and should be used spar
ingly. especially if the paint is put on
thinly.
A little oxalic acid and fine whiting
will brighten up brass to almost its
original brilliancy.
Iron on stoves or CRATES If rustetl.
should be rubbed in oil before applying
polish.--N. Y. Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10

Mrs. Graham is an estimable lady
whose hobby is house decoration. One
day last spring Mrs. Graham was care
less enough to drink glass of red ink.
believing it to be claret. She was a
good deal scared when she discovered
her mistake, but no harm came to her.
The doctor who was summoned, upon
hearing what had happened, dryly re-
marked to her: Mrs Graham, there's
such thing as pushing the rage for
decorated interiors too far. ~ Y.
Tribune.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10
English Journalism.

An inquisitive American journalist
while visiting newspaper office in
London asked the proprietor whom he
regarded rs his best editorial writer.
IAN old fellow named Mason" the
proprietor replied.
Il suppose You value him on account
of his scholarly style and depth of dis
CUSTOM"
''Oh, l don't know about that, but
you see his editorials all turn a column
about three inches and half.-Arkan-
sac Iraceler.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10
Mexican Humor.

Before the inspector of police:
You say that this man has
knocked you down and kicked you?'
Yes, sir
care you related to him in any
way?'
81 am his mOther-in-law."
Then what are you complaining
about?" asks the commissary in Won
der, as he shows her the door. -TtoC
Republics.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10

I'm the middle of the fourteenth
century the booksellers of Paris were
commanded to keep books for hire.
Chevalier. the famous photographer.
found "a list of books so circulated, and
the price of reaching them. The hire
of Bible was ten sous.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10

Little Arthur had been told by his
mother that he must never ask any one
for any thing. Mamma doesn't want
her little darl ng to become little beg
gar" she plaintively put it. Arthur
promised to heed the injunction. An
hour or two later his Uncle William
called. Remembering his relatives
generosity of heart and frequent be-
stOwals of candy money. the little fell
low hesitatingly and timidly asked:
Mamma don't want me to be a little
beggar boy. Do you ever give five
centses to little boys what don't ask
for emp" Visions of coveted sweet
meats and nuts. neatly folded in pa
per bag. soon gladdened the little fell
lows raptured sight. Days.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10

-Liniment for Sprain.-White Of
one egg, one tablespoonful each OF
vinegar and turpectine. Battle the
sprain with it as soon as possible aftar
he accident.-H0uscAolL
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-11-10

Alfred Carpenter, of the Marine
Survey Office, Bombay. has observed
Macacus monkeys on the Island Of
South Burniah opening oysters with a
stone. They bring the stones from
high water mark down to low water,
selecting such stone as they can easily
grasp. They effect the opening by
striking the base of the upper valve
until it dislOcates and breaks up. They
then extract the oystef with the finger
and thumb. occasionally putting the
mouth straight to the broken shell.
The way they have chosen is the easiest
way to open the shell.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
SECRET SOCIETY CRUSADERS,


Clerical Brethren Who Want no More
Ridir.: of the Goat.
CHICAGO, Marcn 3l.-Hershey Music hall
was we'll filled this merning when the Ma
donal Congress Of Churches and Christians
convened for the purpose of organizing
against secret societies, was called to order
by j. NJ. Hitchcock. In the audience were
many delegates from churches and religious
organizations in New York, Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan
Oregon and other states. Fifteen minutes
were devoted to devotional exercises. after
which Rev. Calvin W. Pritchard, editor of
thu Christian worker, delivered an address
Of welcome, and congratulated the conven-
ton upon the attendance and its personnel.
Hon. Halleck Floyd, of Ohio, was intro
duced amid applause, and spoke for thirty
minutes upon "Ths Secret Lodge System.
his address dealing vigorously with secret
societies as being inimjcal to free institu-
tions. T. ID. Bailey, editor of the American.
Washington, d. E., followed wi tn paper
entitled What We Know About Secret
Societies, in which he labored 70 proved
that such institutions were calculated to
work great injury to the cause Of progress.
After recess Rev. N. Warder, of Syracuse,
n Y, "a Methodist Wesleyan clergyman,
spoke upon Secret Societies and Civil
Courts" and Rev. John Gru1ert, D. D.. of
.Urbana, Ind, spoke in German Following
this was general discussion upon the topic
"What Secret Societies Have Done for the
Laboring Classes and. after the appoint
ment of committees on platform and resolu
tions, an ad journment was taken.
The convention which was opened TODAY
was promoted by the National Christian as
ISOLATION, an organization which has for its
objects the destruction of all secret societies
and which is plentifully endowed with fund,
accruing from legaGes left 1t at different
times by wealthy gentlemen who looked
upon secret societies and their development
with distrust The association, however, did
not figure publicly in the call for the CON
vention
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
A FATAL EXPLOSION.
Ses eral Persons Killed aud Number al
Others Ipjured I'm u Mine Di q ter.

1CN CVAA ChDUH5 AhAACN anu u Number Oh
Others Injured In y Mine Di . ter.
SCRANTON, Pa, March 3l.-There was al
explosion in the Third Of Clark vein of the
Won S,arch shaft Of the Delaware & Hudson
company soon after o'clock this morning.
4 heading was being driven from tn Won
Starch side to connect tn two shafts. Work
was begun last night to complete che yentila-
ion. When the day shift went CD this
morning to continue the work they encouu-
tered volume of gas which was exploded
fy their lamps. The force of the explosion
was tremendous, and all the doors near by in
the vein were blown down. Thomas Lewis,
Michael Murtagh and Edward Owens wers
either killed outright or overcome. The re-
mainder of the men as well rs two boys
working with them, were dashed upon the
road and into the bitches. Lewis James, an
old man. had his arm broken, and sustained
other injuries; Llewyn Jones was seriously
cut; Daniel f. Lewis fire boss, Andrew
Davitt, Edward Cusick Michael Mcclure,
John Jones, Patrick Mearin and John Phil
lips, boys, were slightly injured
II the Dickson shaft, William Littleiohn,
the fire boss, and James Morgan, company
man, were standing about fifteen feet from
the foot OF the shaft. The explosion hurled
them into the dump and threw three doors
in afte tn IN, but the men sustained only
few cuts. Reports about the explosion pro
duced much excitement in Providence The
Won Starch shaft is situated ON the hill, close
to the Delaware, IAckawanna & Western
railroad, AMI about half nile from the
scene of the explosion. Hundreds of people
gathered at the shaft, and the friends of the
missing workmen were mostly agitated.
Quite number of persons started into the
Clark vein toAseirch for the absent men, but
before they had proceeded far they were
driven back by the after damp. There are
twenty-three chambers in the vein in which
the explosion occurred Brattices are being
put up to restore the ventilation. The pre-
caution had been taken not to allow anybody
to work in them to-day on account of the
new opening.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
THE RAyENNA MuRpERERs.
"BIinkey'' Morgan and Another of the
Gang Seen In Cincinnati.


CINCINNATI, Marcn Silt was learned
last night on competent authority that
Blinkey Morgan and another Of the gang Of
Rayenna murderers were iii this city ON Sum
day and Monday last. AMI took lodgings in a
house on Gano alley. Evsry possible effort
has been made to kesp the affair quiet, but
it leaked out, and is Tor the first sime made
public. 1t will be remembered that at the
time of the rescue Detective Hulligan, Of
Cleveland, received his death wound at the
hands Of the rescuing party. The combined
rewaIds offered for the apprehension Of the
mnrderers foot up to $4,000
On Sunday night last two tough looking
customers applied at the lodging ho,lse in
question. They paid for room, and re-
manned indoors all of Monday. A neighbor-
ing restaurant furnished their meals, which
were carried to the two unlxno wn dodgers by
q colOred boy named jackson. Two bottles
Of whisky were also con sumed by the
strangers. Monday night at 8 O'Clock the
landlord Of the lodging house knocked at
the door of his mysterious dodgers, but re-
ceiyed no response. He repeated the knock,
but still received no response Finally he
opened the door and walked in To his sur
prise the dodgers had gone as mysteriously
as they had arrived.
OH TUESDAY the AFFAIR became nOlSoQ
around, and finally came to the ears Of Col!
Deitsch. Two detectives were detailed on
the case, and from the description furnished
them, at once recognized the mysterious
dodgers as two of the Ravenna murders. As
to the identity Of one of them there can be
no manner of doubt. The largest Of the
two men were ''Blinkeyn Morgan, the sup
posed leader of the gang.
The detectives traced the men to the river
front and there lost all trace of them. Last
evening, however. James McMcMurnan,
young fellow living on East Front street,
was found, who stated that ON last Monday
night two men had come to him while he
was in his skif and asked to be rowed across
the river. A bargain was struck and he
took them across After reaching the OPP
posite shore the men, would not land, and
gave him two dollars extra to take them
about a mile up the Licking river. He did
SO, and they landed in a patch of woods and
stru K out for the inferior of Kentucky
McMurn IN stated that the men conversed
in low tones on the way over, ain he heard
the n sp.ak of Texas several times 1t is
thought that they are on their way to the
Lone Sta. TtaSe. 1t was also learned that on
yesterday two of Pinkerton's Detectives had
started on a tramp after the murderers.
Col Deitch refused to say anything about
the case. The statements, however, as above
given are tr4e
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
a NEW LABOR ADVOCATE.

sIr. James O'Brien, Long Identified in
New York Politics, Joins the New Party.
NEW York, March 3l.-Mr. James O Brief,
who has been in turn an alderman, sheriff,
state senator and congressman, and who has
been identified with Tammany Hall, Irving
He'll and several indep ndent and citizens
organizations, has decided to take an active
interest in the Labor party. Mr.. O'Brien told
q reporter last night that his sympathies
we're with the workngInen in their new
movement, and as far as political experience
goes he thought he might be of some service
to their party.
Prominent members of the Labor party,
while admitting that Mr. O'Brien's past
record savored good deal of the machine
in politics, say that he would be welcome
addition TO the workingmen's ranks, pro-
vided he conscientiousiy subscribes to the
principles advocated by their party. Among
professional politicians Mr.. 0'Brien's pro-
posed move causes little surprise. They
think that it is his opinion that the Labor
party has come to stay. and he wants to be
on the right side Of the fence.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
Jack Kilrein wants to Fight sullivan.

BossoN, March 31.-Before leaving for
Baltimore last night Jake Kilrain said to
rep" ter: II have never stated that
thu .sht could defeat John L Sullivan, 5ut
& INK could make q better showing with
him than any man that has yet been before
him. None of Sullivan's opponents has
cared for more than a four round contest. /
am willing TO put up a forfeit for ten
round match. As for fight to finish it is
a well known fact that the champion would
not notice a challenge except Tor big stake
and with good sized forfeit posteL have
no desire t. gain notoriety on the strength of
a challenge to Sullivan. As have never
yet broken fnith with the sporting world, l
feel that my offer to spar Sullivan will be
appreciated as sincere
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
LAKE VESSELS IN TROUBLE.
steamer, Schooner and Tugs Frozen in the
Ice Near Cleveland.

steamer, Schooner and Tugs Frozen in the
Ice Near Cleveland.
% CLEVELAND, March 81 The steady north
wind that has prevailed for the past week
has blown all the ice on the lake over to the
south silor1, The wind and waves have
packed it in foes which in places are fifteen
feet thick, and the snow forms an almost inn
pregnahle ice barrier in front Of this port for
fully three miles out into the lake. This
morning the steamer City of Cleveland was
seenKhrmly imbedded in the foe, and about
mile east OF her lay the three Inasted schooner
VENUS, also stuck fas5 III the ice The tugs
Amaden, and American Eagle were immedi-
ately dispatched to the vessels assistance,
but about hal; mile south of the steamer
they also STUCK fast. AT O'Clock this morn
ing the Cleveland was lying with her bow to-
ward shore and it was feared some accident
nad happened to her machinery. She left
port at daybreak, having thirty passengers
aboard, beside 500 tons of freight.
ms most anxiety, however is felt about
the schooner Venus. She left port Sunday
loaded with coal for Detroit Sunday after
noon she encountered heavy northwest gale
and evidently sprung a, leak, as she put back
Tor Cleveland Monday morning, and her sig
nails indicated that she was in distress. Mon
day she got fastened in the ice Zoe and her
decks were washed all day with ice and sl,lsh
broken up by the sixteen knot gale. Tues
day morning the hull of the Venus could
hardly be seen. Should a gale spring up it is
feared she would go to the bottom. in winch
event her crew would in all probability be
lost, as 1t would be impossible TO: them to
reach shore over the ice, AMI no ii I c.il pea
eSrate The barrier surrounding her.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
sw ndIer Held for Trial.

FosroRIA, O., March 3l.-W. H. McWill-
Jams, the slick manipulation who duped two
Fostoria citizens by inducing them to indorse
forged and worthless checks, had hearing
before the mayor to-day. Failing to secure
$500 he was taken to Tiffin to answer to the
charge OF obtaining money under false. pre-
lenses He secured over 800 on his bogus
checks, one of which is clear forgery, and
his guilt lies with one of two parties, one Of
which is McWilliams
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
a Texas Railroad Law.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 3l.-The senate has
passed a bill imposing a penalty of from
81, 600 to 1900 upon owners and agents Of
railroads VINO violate section OF the state
constitution, which forbitls co oscillation of
parallel and competing lines of railroads.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Quotations of the Money, Stock, Produc.
and Cattle Market for March 80.

and Cattle Market Tor March 30.
New YoRK Money 81 per cent. Exchange
steady Government steady.
Currency skies, 1269< bid; TOURS coupons. 1a9sk:
four and-a halfs, 10934 bid.
The stock market opened active end k0k
per cent lower, and continued weak ring the
first half hour but after 1880 o'clock q buying az
tn dividend payers resulted In firmer tone. ana
the decline was more than recover a at midday.
Prices were then Is to " per cent higher but at
the present writing the market is feverish and
irreQuI. r.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
lhe Modern a.agan.

WASHINGTON, March 3l-Gen. George A.
Sheridan delivered his lecture on THE
Modern Pagan in the Congregational church
here last night to large audience. Hi
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
An Oyster Fleet wind Bound.

BALTIMORE March A heavy north
west gale prevailed all day yesterday ON
Chesapeake bay. Some anxiety is felt as to
the safety of the oy ter feet. A large fleet
is reported wind bound in the mouth of the
James river
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
Chicago.

CATTLE-Caoice to extra shipping, $1,000
9:lo; mixed, s2.O094.O0 stockers AMI feeders,
81. 0m4.35. Est y
er ,1.-0616 IS; choicz -. >.sy S5.50n595
SHEEP-C1nmon S2.2oQD4s5; LAMBS, $500
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
Pittsburl.KIl,,,..' '

CATTLE-Fair; rec lips, IS head; shipments.
Is nead; phi me- S5.OO6D5.25; fair 10 good, S44l0
I.5: c a4IIion, $4.O0,d4.25.
HOGS FIRM; receipts, 900 head: shipments
40 .ic..d; Philadelphias. $6.O006.15; Workers,
S., NG5.i0; common and light, S5.0O65 %; pigs,
s.. s $500. 80
shEEP--Firm; prime. S5.O 5..5; fair to good,
$4.2oQ1 ..l5: common, $3591li.U0; lambs, S,0Jlh
G00 Recaipts, 200 head: lipments, 2,2O6 head.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
Toledo.

NHEAT-Quios; cash, SAG; May. s25kc.
CoRN-Duil: cash, 3)4c; May. 40z<c.
OAIS-Neglected; casn, ace
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01

WHEAT-No state red. 931kc; No. 2 red win
ter, y.z4c; June, yI1Sc.
CONN Mixed, 4JS4c; May, 4 &c.
OATS-No. white state, 3yc; NJ. 2. 31Ac.s
CATTLE s .251 1856; per 100 los, live weight.
HOdS 80 u1(O J. 10 per 100 los.
SAEEP-s4 $4,000 per 100 lbs. live weight.
\ COIrON-QIieG: mddling uplands 10 &c; do
New Orleans, ~ 1ll6c; April, 10.45c; MaS, 10 4Se;
June 1051c; July, 10.65c: August, iu..2: -.
lember, oslo; October, 9.s3c: November, 0.S4c
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-01
Cincinnati.
family, $3.50

FLoUR-Fancy, sa7o04OO; family. $3.50
s65
MHEAT-No red, 7507sc; No. 2, sOMs2c.
CORN-No 3 mixed, 39c; No. 2mixed S9I6c
OATS-No mixed, 2Slf029c; No. e mixed.
2y1b6l3Oc; No. 3 white, 81 q sc.
POKK-Family, sl6.0otOio.26; regular, S17.00
0E.25.
LARD-Kettle, 7140736c.
BACON Snort, clear sides, SIC.
CHEESE Prime to choice Ohio, l201216c;
New York, f31bGD14c.
POULTRY Common chickens, $2.5O03.OO per
dozen; fair TO prime. $s.2o@3.75; choice, $4Ool4
-; ducks, $3.50 so; live turkeys 1Oc.
WOO. Unwashed medium clothing, 25@26c;
fne merino, aO02lc; common, 1b016c; fleece.
washed medium clothing, 3103Sc; combing 3OM
32c; fine merino, x and Xxx, lS03Oc; burr and
colts, 16(l1Sc; tnD washed, 31G82c; pulled, 30c
HAY--No tnnotny, $10.50dD 1915; No. 4 5000
@l0OO; mixed $500; prairie, 81. 00Q7 so; wheat,
oats and rye STRAW, S5OOD6.OO.
CATTLE-Good 10 choice butchers, 81 .O004.75:
far, $3.0JG3.75; common S1.75 D2.5; stOckers
and feeders, S4.0O14.50; warnings and calves,
$2.75@3.75.
HOGS-Select butchers, $5.81@6.OO; fair to
good packing, s.. As f5.75 fair to good light 4 20
@5.5O: common S4.10tp5.15 culls $40 sD4.65.
SHEEP-Common to fair, $3.OJI3.15; good to
choice. Ito D4.15: conslon to fair la nbs e4OOn
AIS; good to choice, $4.6515.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07

DOCKS, STATIONERY AND WALL. PAPER, A
ID nne stock at Mercer's Drug and Book Store,
opposite Episcopal Church, Bloomsbury, Pa